Lise
Lise is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Lise is a traditional European short form of Elisabeth, widely used in French, Scandinavian, and German-speaking regions. It gained modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today it is a rare choice in the U.S., offering a classic European flair.
Popularity in the United States
2,791 babies in the United States have been named Lise since 1880. It ranks #3351 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.3 %)
- CA (24.6 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- PA (6 %)
- NH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,084 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,006 |
| 1970-1980 | 334 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Lise
- Lise Meitner: Physicist, Professor
Fun facts
- Austrian-Swedish physicist Lise Meitner was a key pioneer in the discovery of nuclear fission.
- The name is recognized and pronounced smoothly across several major European language groups.